Brass bathroom fixtures belong to a warm family of metals that includes copper, bronze and gold tones. The default white tile bathroom was first revised when the fashion for using gray, black or brown grout (in place of white grout) came over from Scandinavia and England. Another logical way to progress the look is to switch from the usual chrome and nickel to brass bathroom … [Read more...]
Metro Tile Kitchen
In England, subway tiles are sometimes called metro tiles. It's clear why. For over 100 years now, white glazed rectangular tiles have been in continual use in kitchens. Washable and fire-resistant, tiled walls were a fixture during the late 19th Century when a working kitchen also featured a large range, a long table, deep “pot-size” sink, and larder or storage shelves. That … [Read more...]
Kitchen Backsplash Tile Intelligence
Two experts talk sense and sensibilities for kitchen backsplash tile. Tile can make or break the look of a kitchen. And even with the support of a good designer and knowledgeable showroom associate, it’s a big commitment to decide which color, size and material you will love forever as your kitchen backsplash tile. That’s why many home owners leave this choice for last, then … [Read more...]